Onkar Sharma, father of Himachal Pradesh Industries and Public Relations minister Mukesh Agnihotri died at his native place in Una after protracted illness today.
Sharma (85) would be cremated tomorrow.
A prominent NGO leader of yesteryears, Onkar Sharma fought for demands and rights of the employees for nearly three decades.
Sharma retired as District Public Relations Officer from Una in August, 1989.
He also worked with The Indian Express Newspaper and was also engaged in various social activities.
Former Himachal chief minister P K Dhumal and state BJP chief Satpal Singh Satti have mourned the death of Onkar Sharma.
